HEALTH
The Belle Glade syndrome: As Florida's HIV rates almost quadruple the national average, the story of one small farming town still resonates
Miami's Ocean Drive has emerged as a major hotspot of HIV infections, drawing comparisons with a similar surge in Belle Glade in the mid-1980s
Dec 3, 2023
Mail disorder: Phoenix VA health care system didn’t process colon cancer screening tests due to unpaid postage
According to an OIG report, the Phoenix VA Health Care System failed to process colon cancer screen tests in time due to unpaid postage bills
Nov 17, 2023
Arizona's Yuma County stresses significance of flu shots following death of child
As Arizona sees the first pediatric death of the current flu season, Yuma County's Deputy Health Director warned against the danger posed by influenza
Nov 15, 2023
Who is Hoau-Yan Wang? Scientist behind key $500M Alzheimer's research study is accused of doctoring data, faces federal probe
Neuroscientist Hoau-Yan Wang is currently working on an Alzheimer's drug that was about to enter stage 3 — clinical trials of the drug
Oct 17, 2023
What is CKM? American Heart Association says one in three adults are at risk of developing newly identified heart syndrome
As per Dr Chiadi E Ndumele, lead author of the AHA advisory, more than 90% of adults fall on the CKM spectrum
Oct 11, 2023
Who is John Furner? Walmart US CEO slammed for suggesting customers on weight loss drugs bought less food
Walmart US CEO says he has noticed a trend in which people who buy Ozempic and Wegovy drugs are buying less food
Oct 7, 2023
What is Vibrio Vulnificus? Texas man dies after eating raw oysters
Warm, coastal seas are home to Vibrio vulnificus, which can contaminate shellfish like oysters when it enters them while they are filtering the water
Sep 13, 2023
FDA vaccine adviser Paul Offit claims healthy, young people don't need Covid booster amid rise of new variant
Dr Paul Offit called vaccinating younger people with Covid boosters a 'low-risk, 'low-reward' strategy
Sep 9, 2023
Pirola or BA.2.86 Covid variant: Experts reveal symptoms of new strain as cases surge
'It’s much more like a cold now than when we first experienced Covid,' Professor Lawrence Young, a virologist at Warwick University, said
Sep 2, 2023
Sam Berne's Whole Health Products issues recall of eye drops over contamination fears
The FDA discovered that one batch of the 5% solution was contaminated with both bacteria and fungi, and it did not pass a sterility test
Aug 30, 2023
Why is there a virus alert in Florida? Broward County and Miami-Dade issue warning as illness continues to spread
Ten local dengue cases have been documented in Florida so far this year, most of which occurred in Miami-Dade County in July
Aug 16, 2023
Who was Anna Olivia Healey? 'Cancer-killing pill' AOH1996 named in honor of 9-year-old who died from disease
AOH1996 can specifically target cancer cells while sparing healthy cells from harm
Aug 3, 2023
Is there a vaccine for Alzheimer's? Experimental jab prevents memory-robbing disease in early study
The novel vaccine, currently under investigation at Japan's Juntendo University, targets senescence-associated glycoprotein (SAGP)
Jul 31, 2023
What happens to your body at extreme temperatures above 122F? US braces for record highs
Meteorologists predict that Las Vegas' all-time high temperature of 117 degrees Fahrenheit may surpass on Sunday, July 16
Jul 16, 2023
Is Aspartame safe for consumption? WHO’s research agency says artificial sweetener may cause cancer
WHO’s experts stated that the recommended daily consumption amounts of aspartame should not change in light of the contradictory findings
Jul 14, 2023
Doctors warn about mysterious brain infection among children in Nevada
The symptoms of this mystery disease start with a headache and fever, leading to seizures, vision changes, loss of muscle function and vomiting
Apr 29, 2023
CDC warns of new Covid 'variant of interest' called Arcturus in US that could 'spread globally'
Omicron strain XBB.1.16, more commonly known as Arcturus, was the cause of 9.6 per cent of new infections
Apr 25, 2023
Adult Autism Awareness Day: Significance and 5 unknown facts that you should know
Adult Autism Awareness Day is observed every year on April 18 by autistic adults and their loved ones
Apr 18, 2023
Michigan fungus outbreak: Paper mill closed for 3 weeks as blastomycosis leaves contractor dead and over 90 ill
Billerud, the Swedish company that runs the mill, announced that the plant would remain closed for deep cleaning as a 'precautionary measure'
Apr 15, 2023
Powassan virus: Experts raise alarm over rare tick-borne infection dubbed 'Lyme disease's deadly cousin'
Powassan virus can be transferred just 15 minutes after the tick latches on, with a majority of people who contract the virus being asymptomatic
Apr 13, 2023